Ration

Synonyms of ration

• allocate
• allot
• apportion

Antonyms of ration

• waste
• splurge
• overindulge

Collocations of ration

food ration

Frequency: 80 %

The soldiers were given a daily food ration to sustain them during the war.

water ration

Frequency: 65 %

During the drought, the residents had to adhere to a strict water ration.

rationing system

Frequency: 60 %

The government implemented a rationing system during the wartime to ensure fair distribution of resources.

ration card

Frequency: 50 %

Every family was issued a ration card to collect their monthly supplies.

fuel ration

Frequency: 40 %

Due to the shortage of fuel, the government imposed a fuel ration on vehicles.

Idiomatic Expressions for ration

• Phrase: rationing system
  Meaning: a method of controlling the distribution of goods during shortages or emergencies
  Usage: During the war, a rationing system was put in place to ensure everyone had access to basic necessities.